How Saltwater Pools Affect Glass and Stainless Steel Hardware (and How to Prevent Corrosion)
Saltwater pool fencing corrosion is a maintenance issue, not a reason to avoid glass fencing. A saltwater chlorinator produces chlorine, while splashes and wind can leave salt and mineral residue on glass panels, spigots, hinges and latches. If residue remains on hardware, it can contribute to tea staining or pitting – especially when the stainless… Read More
Bulk Pool Fence Glass Panels: Compliance Checklist for Installers
Bulk pool fence glass panels are made to order. Once a batch has been toughened, you can’t trim a panel that’s 20 mm short or move a hinge cut-out that’s in the wrong place. That’s why compliance has to be settled before you place the order, not when the pallets arrive or the certifier walks… Read More
Black vs Stainless Steel Spigots: A Trade Installer’s Guide
Written by Trent, Glass & Fencing Warehouse, Riverstone. Every so often a quote request lands with a line like “frameless glass, black hardware if possible.” Nothing unusual about that. Black is popular right now, and most installers can price it without thinking twice. The trouble starts when you look at the address. If it’s a… Read More
What Compliance Certificate Do You Need Before Selling a Home With a Pool Fence in NSW?
If you’re getting ready to list a property in NSW and it has a swimming pool or spa, there’s one piece of paperwork that can quietly derail your settlement if it’s missing: a pool compliance certificate, NSW law requires it before you can legally exchange contracts. It’s one of those things that seems minor until… Read More
How Should Builders Sequence Glass Fencing Installation Into a New Pool Build Timeline?
Introduction New pool projects tend to be planned around the big visible milestones: excavation, shell construction, the first fill of water. Glass fencing often gets treated as one of the last things to think about, something to sort out “closer to the end.” In practice, that approach causes more scheduling headaches than almost any other… Read More
